Ram Ugrah Pandey

Lance Naik Ram Ugrah Pandey, MVC was a war hero of Indo-Pakistani war of 1971. He was posthumously honored with India's second highest war time gallantry awardMaha Vir Chakra.[1][2][3][4][5]

Lance Naik

Ram Ugrah Pandey

MVC
Born(1942-07-01)1 July 1942
Aima-Bansi, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Died23 November 1971(1971-11-23) (aged 29)
Morpara, India-Bangladesh Border
Allegiance British India
 India
Service/branch Indian Army
Years of service1962-1971
RankLance Naik
Service number13657079L
Unit8 Guards
Battles/warsIndo-Pakistani War of 1971
AwardsMaha Vir Chakra (posthumous)

Early life

Lance Naik Ram Ugrah Pandey was born in the village Aima-Bansi in Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. His father’s name was H.N. Pandey. He got his education at his native place. After passing matriculation he got enrolled in 8 Guard of 202 Mountain Brigade of Indian Army in 1962.[6]

Death

During the India-Pakistan war 1971 in the battle of Morpara led assault on enemy’s fortified position supporting the advancing companies of Indian army. To keep the enemy at bay he captured an RCL and destroyed it. He shot three adversaries. However, in doing so a cannon shot burst very closed to him and he was killed on the spot. He is survived by his daughter Mrs Sunita Dubey .[7]

Military recognition

For displaying exceptional gallantry for the nation Lance Naik Ram Ugrah Pandey was decorated with Maha Vir Chakra, posthumously.[8]

References
  1. "The Indo-Pakistan War of 1971- List of Awardees".
  2. "Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners by B. Chakravorty".
  3. "Short Stories from the History of the Indian Army Since August 1947 By Col J Francis (Retd)".
  4. "Indian Army MVC Award".
  5. "National Military Memorial, MAHA VIR CHAKRA".
  6. "Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners by B. Chakravorty".
  7. "Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners by B. Chakravorty".
  8. "Short Stories from the History of the Indian Army Since August 1947 By Col J Francis (Retd)".
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